Animal Emergency Care, Bellingham

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Animal Emergency Care, Bellingham Serving your pet's after hours' needs at the corner of Meridian and Westerly. Partnering with your veterinarian as a member of your pet's healthcare team.

Open 24 hours a day, including all major holidays.

Due to ongoing heavy wildfire smoke pollution in the area, we are sadly forced cancel the wellness clinic originally sch...
08/26/2026

Due to ongoing heavy wildfire smoke pollution in the area, we are sadly forced cancel the wellness clinic originally scheduled for tomorrow, August 26th. We've been closely monitoring the air quality in Maple Falls over the last several days, hoping the models predicting improved conditions would come to fruition. Our host site made the decision earlier this afternoon to go ahead and withdraw from the event in the interest of public safety, which we understand and support.

To make sure that vulnerable pets in eastern Whatcom county can still receive care, we have made plans with the EWRRC to reschedule this highly attended clinic for March 2027, when it is safer for pets and people to be outside and when we are unlikely to be facing unpredictable fire-related disruptions.

It is estimated that 1 in 3 pets will be lost at some point in their lifetime. Just like routine checkups with your fami...
08/16/2026

It is estimated that 1 in 3 pets will be lost at some point in their lifetime. Just like routine checkups with your family veterinarian can prevent pet health concerns from becoming emergencies, there are ways you can improve the chances your pet will return home safely in the unfortunate event that they are lost.

August 15 is National Check the Chip Day and a perfect time to make sure that their microchip information is current and will help someone get in contact with you when it matters most.

Has your phone number or address changed since you adopted your dog or microchipped your cat? Do you know how to check that their chip is registered? What if you find a lost pet? How can you find their microchip information to help get them home?

Visit our post on the importance of microchipping your pet to learn about tools online and resources right here in Bellingham that can save the life of a missing pet, maybe even your own.

Our hearts go out to tens of thousands of families and pets whose lives and homes have been impacted by the wildfires ac...
08/05/2026

Our hearts go out to tens of thousands of families and pets whose lives and homes have been impacted by the wildfires across our region.

Of the more than 40,000 pets who are estimated to lose their lives due to fires annually, the overwhelming majority succumb to complications of smoke inhalation. As smoke from these fires continues to degrade the air quality in our area, here are some precautions you can take to reduce smoke exposure and protect your pets from harm.

If you are concerned your pet is displaying clinical signs of smoke inhalation, please call your family vet or bring them to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.

08/05/2026

AfterTheFireWA.org serves as a centralized hub of information for both wildfire survivors and those assisting with recovery in Washington State.

We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel today’s wellness clinic due to the unsafe air quality conditions created by ...
08/05/2026

We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel today’s wellness clinic due to the unsafe air quality conditions created by the numerous west coast fires. This event will be rescheduled when it is safer for pets and people to be outdoors. The second clinic on August 26th is currently planned to continue as scheduled. Thank you and stay safe!

When your pet is feeling unwell, it can be hard to wait for answers. Rapid screening diagnostics like SNAP tests can be ...
08/01/2026

When your pet is feeling unwell, it can be hard to wait for answers. Rapid screening diagnostics like SNAP tests can be performed onsite to detect the presence of highly contagious illnesses like canine parvovirus, where early intervention leads to better outcomes and reduces the risk of spreading infection to other pets (or people, in the case of zoonotic diseases like leptospirosis).

Learn more about test results you can get in minutes and discuss with your veterinarian all in the same visit in this week's blog, linked in comments below.

This spring, over 300 local cats and dogs in our community who experience steep barriers to care access received free ve...
07/18/2026

This spring, over 300 local cats and dogs in our community who experience steep barriers to care access received free veterinary wellness exams and care from our incredible team of veterinary volunteers including important vaccinations, parasite prevention, and more!

Our partner organizations Alternative Humane Society, Shadow's Forever Friends, and Whatcom Humane Society provided access to microchips, spay and neuter services, pet food, and supplies all at no cost.

Thank you to the Lummi People for inviting our clinic to return for its fourth year and for always taking great care of our volunteer team. To learn more about the Free Veterinary Wellness Clinic project, check out our latest blog linked in the comments below.

Happy Pride to all of the wonderful parade pets and four-legged festival goers who came to visit us at our Hydration Sta...
07/16/2026

Happy Pride to all of the wonderful parade pets and four-legged festival goers who came to visit us at our Hydration Station to cool their paws in our wading pool or get some fresh water during this Sunday’s Pride IN Bellingham festival. You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to see so many happy pets! 🌈🐾

To every single person who took time out of their celebration to stop by our booth and share an update about a pet who has been a patient at our hospital or some kind words for the treatment team who once made difference during a really hard day years ago, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.

We feel so proud to be part of this compassionate community of animal lovers and honored to have been trusted with the care of so many of Bellingham’s beloved pets over the last 24 years.

Here are just a few of the very good dogs (and cats!) we got to meet.

Animal Emergency Care is proud to return as the Pet Care Sponsor of Pride IN Bellingham. We will once again be operating...
07/12/2026

Animal Emergency Care is proud to return as the Pet Care Sponsor of Pride IN Bellingham. We will once again be operating our Hydration Station at the Pride Festival from 12 PM to 4 PM. Bring your parade puppies and festive four-legged friends by our booth for fresh water, a dip in the wading pool, treats and swag!

Happy Pride! 🐾🌈

Dogs are famous for their incredible sense of smell, but it's their impressive ability to hear sounds well beyond the fr...
07/04/2026

Dogs are famous for their incredible sense of smell, but it's their impressive ability to hear sounds well beyond the frequencies human beings can perceive that causes so many pets to experience distress around fireworks.

For more information on keeping your dogs and cats safe and comfortable around fireworks, visit the link in the comments.

The AEC team wishes you and your pets a safe and happy holiday weekend. Our hospital is open 24-hours a day to provide emergency veterinary care. We'll be here if you need us!

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4176 Meridian Street
Bellingham, WA
98225

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(360) 758-2200

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